Belhaven University Honors Student Achievement at 2026 Honors Convocation

JACKSON, Miss. (May 6, 2026) - Belhaven University celebrated the academic excellence and outstanding achievements of its students during the 2026 Honors Convocation, held Friday, May 1, at 3 p.m.

The annual ceremony recognized exceptional accomplishments across the university’s schools, highlighting students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, service, leadership, and creative work during the 2025–2026 academic year.

School of Business

• James W. Park Academic Excellence Award: Daniel L. Ramirez Szinovatz, Madrid, Spain
• Achievement in Business Award: Brandon S. Rhodes, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Achievement in Accounting Award: Eli H. Carruthers, Petal, Mississippi
• Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Mississippi Award: Joshua D. Lopez, French Camp, Mississippi
• Senior Outstanding Accounting Major: Madeline Bullock, Jackson, Mississippi
• Academic Excellence in Sport Management: Rylee White, Malvern, Arkansas
  
  

School of Education

• Exemplary Clinical Teacher: Summer Nadish, Madison, Mississippi
• Exemplary Clinical Teacher: Jordyn Weathersby, Pearl, Mississippi
• Bettye Quinn Service Award: Virginia E. Moore, Carrollton, Mississippi
  
  

School of Fine Arts

• Art Spirit Award: Tia A. LeMaheiu, Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea
• Graphic Design Excellence Award: Allison R. Franklin, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Dance Bezalel Award: Kieryn T. Freeman, Keller, Texas
• Dance Daniel Award: Cassidy Jarvis, Medford, New Jersey
• Kingdom Transformation Award: Kayla Asgaralli, Prince George's County, Maryland
• Music Excellence Award: Timotei Sanduleac, Cupcini, Moldova
• Elizabeth Spencer Writing Award – Fiction: Jillian Shepherd, Dallas, Texas
• Elizabeth Spencer Writing Award – Poetry: Sarah E. Rider, Delphi, Indiana
• Elizabeth Spencer Writing Award – Creative Non-Fiction: Ella Simmons, Duck Hill, Mississippi
• Elizabeth Spencer Writing Award – Essay: Emma Lapeyre, Big Rock, Illinois
• Film Maker of Distinction Award: Artemis Jack, Brandon, Mississippi
  
  

School of Humanities and Ministry

• Julien E. Currie Mission Award: Eden A. Edwards, New Virginia, Iowa
• Biblical Studies Award: William M. Devenish, Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Communication Achievement Award: Allison R. Franklin, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• History Award: William M. Devenish, Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Superior Work in Literary Studies: Elizabeth Severson, Poulsbo, Washington
• Psychology Academic Excellence Award: Madeline Bullock, Jackson, Mississippi
• Kingdom Professional Award: Eden A. Edwards, New Virginia, Iowa
• Social Work Award: Euijn Kim, Busan, South Korea
  
  

School of Nursing

• Nursing Clinical Excellence Award: Lauren Snell, Ballwin, Missouri
• Outstanding Senior Nursing Student Award: Kelly McLaughlin, St. Charles, Missouri
  
  

School of Science and Mathematics

• Biology Service Award: Todd Goudeau, Zachary, Louisiana
• Most Outstanding Biology Student Award: Mia Cade, Starkville, Mississippi
• Mathematics Award: Tyler Jackson, Madison, Mississippi
• Computer Science Award: Tyler Jackson, Madison, Mississippi
• Dr. Phillip Kelly Service Award: Reagan Nichols, Sugar Land, Texas
• Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Award: Marcus Jackson, Terry, Mississippi
  
  

Honors Program - Graduating Senior Recognition

• Edward Cole Bishop, Clinton, Mississippi
• Madeline Bullock, Jackson, Mississippi
• William Devenish, Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Tyler Jackson, Madison, Mississippi
• Connor Martinez, Madison, Mississippi
• Garrett Masters, Manchester, Tennessee
• Reagan Nichols, Sugar Land, Texas
  
  

University Awards and Recognition

• BUURS Oral Presentation Award: William Devenish, Ridgeland, Mississippi
• BUURS Poster Presentation Award: Kaleb Hall, Petal, Mississippi
• Bess Caldwell Memorial Award: Lily Theisen, Jackson, Mississippi
• Matthew 20:28 Award: Tyler Jackson, Madison, Mississippi
• Trustee Award: Andrew Hairston